Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Portland Community College · Portland, OR

CIP 43.01

$45,061Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,469Median earnings 4 years after
$46,875Median earnings 5 years after
$18,584Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Portland Community College earn a median of $45,061 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $46,706 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,475–$63,659). Median debt is $18,584, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other Oregon schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Central Oregon Community College
Bend
$37,992—
Chemeketa Community College
Salem
$33,406—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Portland Community College make?

The median salary is $45,061 one year after graduation and $46,875 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,584.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.